Viking Longships

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An innovative, creative departure from traditional ship design, Viking Longships feature a patented corridor design that offers you a choice of stateroom category unlike any other. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a sliding glass door, to the true two-room Veranda Suites, each offers casual comfort and excellent river views.

With Viking River Cruises, the suites are always two rooms. Their stunning Explorer Suites, the largest on Europe’s rivers, feature wraparound verandas providing 270 degree views.

Viking River Cruises has explored the Volga for over 15 years already. Their newly refurbished Russian fleet is setting the standard by which all other Russian ships are measured. With Suites, Junior Suites and staterooms on Upper and Middle decks – all with verandas – Viking River cruises offer unmatched choice and quality.

For more information on Viking River Cruises please call 1300 657 948 or click here to request a FREE no obligation quote.

Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and they are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where they travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: attentive and professional staff, delicious onboard meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area.

With a dramatically upgraded Russian fleet—Viking Helgi, Viking Truvor, Viking Rurik andViking Ingvar—you can sail the Volga River in style. These ships are undoubtedly the best river cruise ships in Russia, providing deluxe staterooms throughout, an expanded restaurant facility and beautiful public areas comparable to those of the finest European ships. And in Ukraine, Viking Lomonosov sails on the Dnieper River between Odessa and Kiev.

Seabourn Cruises for a Record Aussie Summer

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Seabourn LifestyleSeabourn is gearing up for its biggest Australian summer with two of the world’s newest and most luxurious ships, Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn, making an unprecedented number of visits to local ports.

Seabourn Odyssey will return for its third Australian summer on December 12, spending three months cruising between Australia and New Zealand before departing for Asia in early March.

The 32,000-tonne ultra-luxury ship will make an unprecedented 22 calls at 11 Australian ports from Darwin and Cairns in the north to Geelong and Burnie in the south during its longest and busiest Australian season.

Meanwhile, sister ship Seabourn Sojourn will also cruise local waters next summer as part of a 116-day world cruise.

During Seabourn Sojourn’s second visit to Australia, the US$300 million ship will make 11 calls at Australian ports as it cruises from Sydney to the west coast. The voyage will include maiden visits to Eden, Burnie, Geelong, Kangaroo Island, Bunbury, Geraldton and Exmouth.

Known as the “caviar of cruising”, Seabourn’s local cruise options include a range of 16 and 18-night voyages between Auckland and Sydney in December, January and February.

Fares start from $7159* per person double occupancy for a 16-day cruise on Seabourn Odyssey from Auckland to Sydney departing on January 10, 2014, with visits to Burnie, Melbourne, Geelong, Tauranga, Wellington, Picton, Akaroa, Dunedin, Oban (Halfmoon Bay) and scenic cruising in Queen Charlotte Sound and Fiordland National Park.

Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Odyssey feature the most exclusive all-suite accommodation available at sea as well as the largest spa on any ultra-luxury vessel. Other features include a library, boutiques, a marina for outdoor water sports, two outdoor pools and four dining venues, all at no extra charge.

Both ships carry only 450 guests, offering the highest space-per-guest ratio in the cruise industry.

For more information about booking a Seabourn Cruise please call 1300 657 948

Queen Victoria’s New Verandah

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Queen Victoria is home to a new alternative dining venue, The Verandah, which opened on the liner during her two-week cruise to the Baltic in early June.

The 100-seat venue replaces Todd English and is based on the same concept as the popular and award-wining Verandah on Queen Elizabeth, with a slightly different menu featuring a sophisticated, contemporary and relaxed theme.

Cunard President and Managing Director Peter Shanks said Queen Victoria’s new Verandah restaurant was an exciting addition to the Cunard culinary offering which now includes some of the most highly-rated dining at sea and no fewer than twelve different dining venues.

“The passenger feedback we have received for both lunch and dinner in these first days of the Verandah’s operation has been very positive indeed and booking has proved essential for evening dining in particular,” Mr Shanks said.

The menu has been created by Jean Marie Zimmermann, Cunard’s global culinary ambassador and a Michelin starred chef.

A particular highlight of the menu is Carpaccio of Smoked Beef with Marinated Aubergine, Quail’s Egg and Truffle Mayonnaise, which combines magical pairings of flavours with theatrical touches – the dish is served under a glass cloche filled with scented smoke.

There is a choice of seven entrees, eleven plats principaux and six dessert choices. Plats principaux include Beef and Lobster Flambéed with Cognac and Truffle with Parmesan Fries – the most popular dish to date – and Baked Rack of Lamb in Pastry with Morel Mushrooms and Madeira Reduction.

Todd English, offering a vibrant taste of the Mediterranean, will remain the alternative restaurant on Queen Mary 2 as befits her transatlantic crossings and more even mix of British and American passengers. This first-ever Todd English venue at sea has proved highly successful aboard Queen Mary 2 since its introduction in 2004.

Other evening dining alternatives include the Kings Court (Queen Mary 2) and The Lido (Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria).  By night, these areas transform into intimate and casual spaces that offer cuisine from around the world.

  • Queen Elizabeth choices including the South American grill ‘Asado’, ‘Jasmine’ with its menus drawn from across Asia, while ‘Aztec’ adds its own twist to Mexican classics
  • Queen Victoria’s Lido transforms into ‘Bamboo’ (Asian flavours), ‘Coriander’ (Indian cuisine) and ‘Prime’ (steaks and seafood)
  • The Kings Court on Queen Mary 2 offers delicious Italian dishes in ‘La Piazza’, traditional British dishes in ‘The Carvery’ and flavours from across Asia in ‘Lotus’. In addition the Cunard flagship features the Boardwalk Cafe offering burgers on deck.

For more details or booking enquiries please call 1300 657 948 or click here request a obligation free quote at

Best Europe Airfare on the Market

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Book any 2014 Viking river cruise today and you can:

  • Fly to Europe for just $995 per person return Economy-class, includes taxes
  • Valid with any stateroom category
  • Fly any date you desire*
  • Fly to and from any major European gateway
  • Enjoy Viking’s choice of eight airlines: Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, British airways, Scandinavian Air or Finnair*
  • Plus, include a stopover at no additional air cost.*
  • NEW! Business Class fares are now available at a surcharge to the economy class fare of $6,000 per person.*

How’s that for a great offer? Call 1300 657 948 today

Europe

Europe is the birthplace of Western civilization—travel along the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Elbe and other great European rivers to experience its long history and its flourishing contemporary culture.

Russia & Ukraine

Russia is one of the world’s most intriguing places. Visit Moscow and St. Petersburg, and enjoy a Volga cruise. Or, experience Ukraine along the scenic Dnieper between Kiev and Odessa.

Asia

Asia is a fascinating juxtaposition of the past, present and future. See China’s highlights and take a deluxe Yangtze River cruise—or visit Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong River.

 

*TERMS & CONDITIONS: Viking Air offers are only valid in conjunction with a Viking River Cruise itinerary booked through the Australian office in Australian dollars. Viking $995 Air is a strictly limited offer, conditions apply, subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Viking $995 Air offers Guests booked on a cruise / tour itinerary a return economy class airfare from Australia to Europe for $995.00. Full air fare payment ($995 per person) is due at the time of booking. Price is in Australian currency, per person and includes seasonal surcharges, all government fees and taxes and air fuel surcharges. Flights are available from Australian & New Zealand gateway cities of AKL/ADL/BNE/MEL/PER/SYD for travel to Europe. Guests may chose date for travel and major European gateway destination from the list above. Viking will book the most suitable routing with a carrier chosen from a pool of airlines such as: Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Emirates, Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines. Flights may be currently out of the system date range and Viking will advise you when flights are within system range. Your chosen dates and destinations must be advised to Viking River Cruises by 31 July 2013.If you request a customized route you will be responsible for all additional costs. If guests want to specify airline, stopover city or if guests want to travel together with another couple on the same flights Custom Air will endeavour to meet their needs for a fee of $200 per person. Economy class price excludes travel between 21 November 2014 and 10 January 2015, travel within this period is $1,795 per person. Business Class fares are available year round at the additional surcharge of $6,000 to the economy class fare. Paid Business Class travel is guaranteed on long-haul flights only; travel in economy class may be required within Europe. Viking $995 Air is fully non-refundable, non-changeable, not redeemable for cash, non-transferrable and non-redeemable for cruise credits. Full airline terms and conditions will apply. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Viking $995 Air Viking River Cruises pays government fees and taxes, air fuel surcharges therefore at no point will these be refunded to you by Viking River Cruises. Viking River Cruises Pty Ltd ABN: 81 131 274 372 Viking River Cruises NSW Travel Agent Lic. No: 2TA09283

WOW Sale

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rci wow sale

All Worldwide Cruises

Book by Wednesday 19 june 2013

7 nights from $799* per person-twin share

  • Up to US$200 Onboard Credit
  • Save up to $1340* pp
  • Call on 1300 657 948 to Book today

WOW Sale Selected Itineraries

Call today on 1300 657 948 to Book today

Terms & Conditions: *Prices are per person in Australian Dollars based on twin occupancy and inclusive of all taxes & fees (which are subject to change) and onboard gratuities (tips). Prices shown are for the lowest Interior, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite cabins available at time of going to print (11 June 2013). Pricesshown are for the lowest priced departure of multiple departure dates (supplements apply for other dates) and are for new individual bookings only. Prices and exact cruise itineraries are subject to change without notice. Savings amount shown represents the current maximum savings availableper person from the inclusive price published in the Royal Caribbean South Pacific, Australia & New Zealand 2012-2014 brochure. †Royal Caribbean WOW Sale offer applies to new, fully deposited bookings made between Sunday 16 June and Wednesday, 19 June 2013 on for Royal Caribbean International cruises departing between 1 September 2013 – 31 August 2014. Any existing booking that is cancelled and then rebooked during the offer period will not be eligible for the promotion. Onboard Credit offer varies by duration of cruise: 5 nights or less – US$50 per cabin, 6 to 9 nights – US$100 per cabin,
10 nights or more – US$200 per cabin. Half Price Deposit offer is a 50% discount off the per person deposit amounts, which vary by cruise duration and are published in the Royal Caribbean International 2012-2014 brochure. Deposits must be received by RCL Cruises Ltd no later than 5:00pm (Sydney time) on 21 June 2013 to qualify for these offers. Global WOW Sale offer is not valid for group bookings or applicable to the following restricted fares; Closed User, GSA or Net rates. Onboard credit is not combinable with any other offer and/or promotion, including, but not limited to Crown & Anchor, Shareholder Benefits, Future or NextCruise offers. In the event that a guest has more than one applicable offer for the same sailing, the guest can choose the offer he/she wishes to retain. Onboard credit amount is in U.S. Dollars, has no cash value, is not redeemable for cash, is not transferable and will expire if not used by 10:00pm on the last evening of the cruise. Onboard Credit will be applied to eligible bookings by RCL Cruises Ltd via internal option code within 4 weeks of the end of the sale. ‡Free Balcony Upgrade Offer is valid for new individual bookings on Voyager of the Seas 24 October 2013, 23 November 2013 and 13 February 2014. Offer is valid for new individual bookings made in a Balcony cabin only (Lead Oceanview cabin – category I is equal to lead Balcony category E2). A limited number of cabins are available at the prices shown above and prices may increase or be
withdrawn once these cabins are sold out. Passengers are bound by the terms and conditions in the Royal Caribbean International South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand 2012-2014 brochure.